# W4160 The Provision of Apprenticeship Framework 2026

> A sourced UK public-sector contract award published by Walsall Metro Borough Council.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Walsall Metro Borough Council](/buyers/walsall-metro-borough-council/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: CU Apprenticeships \(Better Futures\) Limited
- Award value: £14,400
- Tender value: £14,400
- Award date: 18 August 2026
- Published: 27 August 2026
- Contract start: 1 September 2026
- Contract end: 31 March 2028
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: d9c48b79-abe7-4940-b2c9-4a4b9e0273db-912010
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5758b661-b016-46f6-8400-0b530afa37b0

## Description

Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5 Apprenticeship delivered through a blended delivery model comprising workplace-based learning, tutor-led training and remote learning activities\. Training will be delivered to school employees and associated educational settings within Walsall and other agreed workplace locations\. The apprenticeship is intended to support workforce development, professional skills progression and the development of the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to undertake specialist teaching assistant responsibilities within educational environments\.

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- [W4160 The Provision of Apprenticeship Framework 2026](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-8eb6fe32-ce47-4439-b497-48fc72440a40): Walsall Metro Borough Council
- [W4160 The Provision of Apprenticeship Framework 2026](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-0f5e4fc0-b41b-41f7-ae55-7f67bdbbc2dd): Walsall Metro Borough Council
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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9c48b79-abe7-4940-b2c9-4a4b9e0273db-912010)